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Denmark: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 3 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Denmark.Lists last checked .
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No elevated country indicator for Denmark in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Denmark may still be on a list.
On the sanctions lists
3 entries on the official lists name Denmark — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.
| List | Entries | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) | 3 | 3 | — | — |
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No new listings or removals naming Denmark recorded yet.
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Logistics profile
Denmark: logistics and trade
EU member and transit and logistics hub for Northern Europe, with a focus on pharmaceuticals and offshore
Denmark (DK) is an EU member on the Jutland Peninsula and the islands between the North and Baltic Seas, acting as a transit and logistics hub between continental Europe and Scandinavia with a pharma and offshore focus. As part of the EU customs union, trade with the EU moves without internal duties; third-country imports are cleared via DMS Import and exports via DMS Export (Toldstyrelsen, EORI required). Import VAT (moms) is 25 percent with no reduced rates. Key gateways are the container port of Aarhus (around 843,665 TEU in 2025), Fredericia, Esbjerg (offshore/RoRo) and Copenhagen-Malmoe, plus the cargo airports Copenhagen-Kastrup (CPH, around 307,000 t in 2025, pharma and cold-chain focus) and Billund (BLL). By land, the E45 (German border–Aalborg), the E20 with the Great Belt crossing and the Oresund Bridge, and the ScanMed rail corridor connect the country; the Fehmarn Belt Tunnel is due to shorten links to Germany from around 2029. Main exports are pharmaceuticals, machinery, food and wind power components; top partners are Germany, Sweden, the USA, the UK and Norway. The national currency is the Danish krone (DKK).
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Population
- 5,992,734
- Area
- 42,933 km²
- Currency
- Danish Krone (DKK)
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Northern Europe / Scandinavia
- Economic area
- EU / EU customs union
- Religions
- Lutheranism, Islam, Catholicism, Humanism
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Road · Rail · Sea · Air
- Current situation
- Distance-based, CO2-differentiated truck toll (Vejafgift) since 1.1.2025 for trucks from 12 t; extension to vehicles over 3,5 t planned for 1.1.2027. Fehmarnbelt Tunnel under construction (opening approx. 2029). No nationwide disruption verified. (As of 2026-07-19)
- Seasonal conditions
- Autumn and winter can delay ship and ferry traffic due to storms and wind at North Sea and Baltic ports; icing is rare but possible.
Main seaports
- Arhus
Aarhus (DK AAR): Denmark's largest commercial port, 843,665 TEU (2025), APM Terminals, only Danish terminal for 20,000-TEU ships. Container, bulk, project cargo.
- Fredericia
Fredericia (DK FRC): Denmark's second-largest container port, a multipurpose hub with Shell oil terminal and rail links. Alternatives: Aarhus, Esbjerg.
- Esbjerg
Esbjerg (DK EBJ), Northern Europe's top offshore-wind and energy port: Denmark's largest RoRo hub, project cargo, 235,000 TEU. Deep-sea boxes via Hamburg.
- Odense
Lindø Port of Odense (DK ODE): Denmark's largest port by area, specialised in offshore wind, project and heavy-lift cargo. Alternatives: Esbjerg, Aalborg.
- Kobenhavn
Copenhagen (DK CPH): cruise, new cars, ro-ro and bulk; containers at fossil-free Ydre Nordhavn terminal — ~49,100 TEU Jan–May 2025. Aarhus is larger for boxes.
- Studstrup
Studstrup (DK SSV), Denmark: captive bulk berth for the Studstrupværket power plant near Aarhus, importing wood pellets and straw. Use Aarhus for cargo.
Main cargo airports
- Copenhagen Kastrup AirportCPH
Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH): Scandinavia's largest cargo airport, ~306,577 t in 2025, pharma specialist, SAS hub, Øresund Bridge and rail station on site.
- Billund AirportBLL
Billund Airport (BLL): Denmark's no. 2 cargo airport, around 90,000 t in 2024, home of Maersk Air Cargo, e-commerce handling, founded by Lego in 1964.
Road corridors
- E45 (German border - Aarhus - Aalborg - Frederikshavn)
- E20 (Esbjerg - Odense - Copenhagen - Øresund Bridge)
- Great Belt crossing
Rail corridors
- TEN-T corridor Scandinavia-Mediterranean (ScanMed)
- Øresund Bridge (DK-SE)
- Jutland corridor; future Fehmarnbelt Tunnel (approx. 2029)
Main trade lanes
- DK-Germany
- DK-Sweden
- DK-Netherlands
- DK-USA
- DK-Norway / GB
Customs and import
Customs authority Toldstyrelsen (Danish Customs Agency, under the Skatteforvaltningen tax administration)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- EU Customs Code (UCC). Imports are handled through the national system DMS Import (ERMIS); an EORI number is required. No customs declaration within the EU single market.
- Export customs system
- EU exports via DMS Export (mandatory since 2023), MRN and export accompanying document. Intra-community deliveries without export declaration.
- Import VAT
- Import VAT (moms) 25 percent, no reduced rates (only zero rate, e.g. newspapers).
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- Preference proofs under EU free trade agreements: movement certificate EUR.1, origin declaration (REX) and supplier declarations.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- EU prohibitions and restrictions: weapons, drugs, certain food/animals (veterinary control), cultural property, counterfeits, CITES species.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Transport document (CMR / B/L / AWB)
- Customs declaration (DMS Import)
- EORI number
- Proof of origin for preference
Typical export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Export declaration (DMS Export, MRN)
- Transport document
- Proof of origin (EUR.1 / origin declaration)
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Low to medium
- Customs delays
- Low
- Port congestion
- Low to medium
- Dangerous goods relevance
- Medium
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- High
- E-commerce relevance
- High
Trade
Top import partners
Top export partners
Top import goods
- Machinery
- Vehicles
- Electronics
- Chemicals
- Crude oil
Top export goods
- Pharmaceuticals
- Machinery
- Food products
- Furniture
- Wind turbines
Typical cargo
- Pharmaceuticals (cold chain)
- Machinery
- Food / agricultural products
- Wind power components
- Furniture
- Container general cargo
Upcoming public holidays
- Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
- Second Day of ChristmasSat, 26 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
- New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
- Maundy ThursdayThu, 25 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
- Good FridayFri, 26 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
- Easter SundaySun, 28 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
- Easter MondayMon, 29 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
- Ascension DayThu, 6 May 2027 · businesses closed
Latest logistics news
- A7 Heading to Hamburg near Flensburg Closed from November 2 to 134 Nov 2026
For transports from Denmark heading towards Hamburg, an important closure on the A7 is pending in November.
- High Diesel Prices: IRU Calls for Targeted Support for Transport Operators2 Nov 2026
The IRU demands relief measures due to high diesel prices. An association's demand does not yet replace a government decision on state aid.
- EU Parliament Wants to Relieve Small Businesses of Packaging Representative Obligations28 Oct 2026
The EU Parliament wants to relieve certain small companies of the authorized representative requirement. The position is not yet a valid exception.
- Maersk Demands Energy Surcharge of Up to 20 Percent in Northern and Eastern Europe27 Oct 2026
Maersk is imposing a temporary energy surcharge on certain land transport services. Different rates apply per country; electric trucks and rail transport are currently exempt.
- EU Parliament Approves New Limits for Truck Toll Discounts14 Oct 2026
The EU Parliament approves new rules for truck toll discounts. Fleets should factor in the threshold as of July 2031 in long-term billing.
Logistics questions
Is customs duty charged on goods shipped from Switzerland to Denmark?
Yes. Denmark is an EU member, Switzerland is not. Shipments from Switzerland require an EU import declaration (DMS Import); customs duty and 25 percent import VAT may apply. With a proof of origin (Switzerland-EU agreement), duty-free treatment is often possible.
What is the VAT (moms) rate in Denmark?
The standard rate is 25 percent. Denmark has no reduced rates, only a zero rate for certain services such as newspapers.
What is Denmark's most important port for containers?
The port of Aarhus is by far the largest container port and handled approx. 843'665 TEU in 2025. Other important ports are Fredericia, Esbjerg (offshore) and Copenhagen-Malmö.
Which airport is relevant for air cargo?
Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH) is the largest air cargo airport in Northern Europe and handled approx. 307'000 tonnes of cargo in 2025, with a strong focus on pharmaceuticals and cold chain. Billund (BLL) is another location.
Which customs system does Denmark use for imports and exports?
Denmark applies the EU Customs Code (UCC). Imports are processed through the national system DMS Import; exports have been mandatory via DMS Export since 2023. An EORI number is required.
What does the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel mean for logistics?
The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel under construction between Rødby and Puttgarden is expected to open around 2029 and will significantly shorten road and rail travel between Denmark and Germany, for example the rail journey time Hamburg-Copenhagen.
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